Hot Open Faced Sandwich Recipes

HOT OPEN-FACE ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Microwave the potatoes on high until soft, about 20 minutes. Using a fork, mash the potatoes in a bowl with 2 tablespoons butter. Add the milk and mash; season with salt and pepper. Preheat the broiler.
• Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until slightly brown. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce and simmer until thick, about 3 minutes.
• Toast the bread under the broiler, about 1 minute. Spread the mustard and horseradish on toasts; place each on a plate. Pour some gravy over the toast; top with the roast beef, more gravy, watercress and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the sandwiches with the potatoes.

OLD-FASHIONED HOT OPEN-FACED ROAST BEEF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice the roast into thin or thick slices as desired.
• Warm the slices of roast in microwave or oven.
• Heat the gravy in the microwave or on the stove top.
• Add minced, sauteed onions and seasonings to the warmed gravy, if desired.
• Lightly toast or leave untoasted the sliced bread.
• Lay two slices of the sliced bread side-by-side on each plate.
• Lay one slice of warmed meat on each slice of bread.
• Pour desired amount of warmed, seasoned gravy over both slices of bread and meat.
• Serve at once or reheat each plate in the microwave.

OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut bread into eight 1-in. slices and toast slices. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and onion for 15-20 minutes or until onion is tender and golden brown; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese and pepper. Spread blue cheese mixture over each bread slice. Top with chicken, mushroom mixture and mozzarella cheese., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

HOT OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread mayo on the bread.
• In sequence, place on the bread the ham, cheese& tomato.
• Generously shake pepper over all.
• Place under broiler until cheese starts to melt.